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Six gulf countries ban Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar over ‘anti-Pakistan’ stance

Six gulf countries ban Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar over ‘anti-Pakistan’ stance

National Times Bureau :- Ranveer Singh’s new spy film Dhurandhar is doing well in India, but it has run into trouble overseas, especially in the Middle East. The movie has been banned in six Gulf countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE — because authorities reportedly felt it shows Pakistan in a negative light. This ban has once again sparked discussion about how Indian movies with India-Pakistan themes often face strict checks in the Gulf. Reports say the filmmakers tried to release Dhurandhar in these countries, which are important markets for Bollywood, but they didn’t get…
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Ontario Sees $772M Investment Surge, Nearly 700 Jobs Through Major Expansions

Ontario Sees $772M Investment Surge, Nearly 700 Jobs Through Major Expansions

ONTARIO (Rajeev Sharma): A series of significant expansion projects in Ontario’s manufacturing, life sciences, and technology sectors are set to generate nearly 700 new jobs and attract a total investment of $772 million, provincial officials announced. Beverage Manufacturing Expansion in MississaugaHomegrown beverage producer Lee Li Holdings is investing $387 million to expand operations through its subsidiaries First Choice Beverage Inc., Global Beverage and Logistics Centre Inc., and Imperial Chilled Juice Inc. The project includes an upgraded plant and a new 100,000-square-foot facility in Mississauga. The facility will feature AI-driven production, automated warehousing, and sustainable manufacturing practices aimed at reducing energy…
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Alberta’s Childcare System Strained as Rising Costs and Growing Demand Clash

Alberta’s Childcare System Strained as Rising Costs and Growing Demand Clash

CALGARY (Rajeev Sharma): For parents in Alberta, securing affordable childcare is becoming increasingly difficult, as rising costs and a growing population put unprecedented pressure on the system. For Calgary mother Rachel Kert, the struggle is a daily reality. A full-time substitute teacher and single parent of three, Kert juggles work schedules and childcare needs, constantly adjusting her hours to align with her children’s daycare availability. “It’s tough, really tough. As a single mom, it keeps getting more difficult to maintain a stress-free life,” Kert said. “I have to keep asking my managers for different schedules almost every week because of…
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Amritsar Schools Evacuated Following Bomb Threat Emails

Amritsar Schools Evacuated Following Bomb Threat Emails

AMRITSAR (Gurpreet Singh): Panic swept through several private schools in Amritsar on Friday after multiple institutions reported receiving bomb threat emails. Students were evacuated as a precaution, and parents were asked to collect their children immediately. Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that suspicious emails had been sent to schools both within the city and in nearby rural areas. “We have deployed Gazetted Officers at each affected school, and thorough anti-sabotage inspections are being carried out to ensure the safety of everyone on campus,” he said. The Cyber Police Station is actively investigating the source of the emails to track…
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CoinDCX Introduces 'Earn' Feature on USDD, Up to 8% APR for Indian Crypto Investors

CoinDCX, India’s largest crypto exchange, today announced that its ‘Earn’ feature is now available on USDD token, offering users an upto 8% APR (Annual Percentage Rate).   Earn has emerged as one of the most widely used products on the platform, enabling investors to generate passive income on their digital assets with flexibility and transparency. With 329,000 users actively earning yield and participation growing over 30% year-on-year, Earn continues to gain strong traction as more users seek stable, research-led opportunities beyond active trading.   USDD, a decentralized stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, has gained global popularity for its transparency…
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Blink and You'll Miss it: Sting Energy Drops a 2-second ad with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

Blink and You'll Miss it: Sting Energy Drops a 2-second ad with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

Sting Energy with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team has launched another high-energy ad that treats speed as both its story and its format. Centred around a tight two-second edit, the film borrows the instinct, reflexes and precision of an F1 pit stop to capture Sting’s jolt of energy in the blink of an eye.   Sting Energy X Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team The creative idea is simple: fast just got faster! Early reactions have been buzzing, with viewers calling out the blink-and-miss pace, the F1-inspired cut and the way the film mirrors how they scroll – fast, instinctive and non-stop.…
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Glow by Kirtilals Announces 'Nature & Dreams' Young Winners and Launches New Diamond Necklace Edit

Glow by Kirtilals Announces 'Nature & Dreams' Young Winners and Launches New Diamond Necklace Edit

Glow by Kirtilals concluded its nationwide ‘Nature & Dreams’ Drawing Competition, inviting children aged 5 to 14 to illustrate their vision of nature and the world they dream of. Submissions from across south reflected vibrant imagination and fresh perspectives.   Glow by Kirtilals "Dazzle and Draw" contest Winners   After a detailed review, three young artists were selected across each Glow stores and Online: First Award: The winning child received a one-of-a-kind diamond jewellery piece crafted by the Glow design studio. Second & Third Awards: The finalists received premium Piano Players to encourage their creative pursuits.   The contest was conducted under Lil Dazzle, the brand’s kids-focused…
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Education Pioneer Sunny Varkey Calls on Content Creators to Submit Entries for '1 Billion Acts of Kindness' Campaign, in Partnership with MrBeast

Education Pioneer Sunny Varkey Calls on Content Creators to Submit Entries for '1 Billion Acts of Kindness' Campaign, in Partnership with MrBeast

Content creators worldwide are encouraged to submit their acts-of-kindness videos before 15 December 2025 to join the global 1 Billion Acts of Kindness campaign, organised in partnership with Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives and MrBeast  The top 10 creators will be announced at the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest gathering of digital creators, taking place in Dubai from 9-11 January 2026  They will then travel to Ghana with MrBeast to help build an entire village, transforming lives for generations to come – with the journey shared on MrBeast’s YouTube channel    Education pioneer Sunny Varkey, Founder…
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Shreyas Shibulal Sells Shares of Infosys Limited

Today, Shreyas Shibulal (son of Infosys Limited Co-founder and Former CEO, SD Shibulal) announced that he and his wife, Bhairavi Madhusudhan Shibulal, have sold a portion of their holding in Infosys Limited on the stock exchanges over the last two days (December 10-11, 2025).   The sale was executed by Cholamandalam Securities Limited as the Sole Broker.   The Co-founders of Infosys Limited have nurtured the company for over three decades, transforming it into one of the most professionally-run companies in India with a global presence. Proceeds from the partial stake monetization will be utilized for a combination of personal…
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Fresh Name From Punjab Surfaces in Kap’s Café Shootings in Canada

Fresh Name From Punjab Surfaces in Kap’s Café Shootings in Canada

LUDHIANA (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): Investigators probing the three shootings at Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Café in Canada have identified another youth from Punjab as a central figure in the conspiracy, deepening the cross-border trail of the case. Authorities in Canada, supported by Indian central agencies, have named Sukhwinder “Seepu” of Brahampur village in Raikot as a key planner behind the attacks. His name emerged soon after the Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Bandhu Maan Singh Sekhon — linked to the Goldy Dhillon gang — from Jawaddi village on November 28. Police sources in Raikot say they have been quietly instructed to…
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